Britain has opened new funding for early-stage military autonomy technologies. The competition targets enabling ideas before they reach conventional prototype maturity or established procurement routes.
Lockheed Martin UK has secured Britain’s highest defence cyber certification. The milestone places factory systems, engineering data, governance, and supplier assurance under closer scrutiny.
Iridium has released an eight-millimetre chip for assured satellite navigation. Manufacturers can now embed an independent source of trusted position and timing into smaller equipment.
Rheinmetall has delivered Unterlüß-built 155mm projectiles into Ukraine’s supply chain. The first shipment turns a major German capacity investment into accepted ammunition output.
France and Ukraine have mapped Rafale procurement and weapons production. The programme also covers SAMP/T NG batteries, radars, training, support, and accelerated interceptor deliveries.
GE Aerospace will power Britain’s proposed AW149 helicopter fleet programme. The industrial plan connects Yeovil assembly with engine support in Gosport and component manufacturing in Newton Abbot.
Australia’s Matilda 1 has completed stern-first beaching trials near Darwin. A three-year US Marine Corps lease will test its cargo capacity, reliability, and support requirements under sustained use.
Alloy Wire is pursuing further aerospace growth after rising orders. New furnaces, rolling equipment, floor space, and material stocks support its expansion into safety-critical applications.
KIZILELMA has completed its first JET-230 maritime strike firing successfully. The test joins Baykar’s uncrewed aircraft with Roketsan’s stand-off weapon, targeting chain, and production infrastructure.
BAE Systems will equip South Korea’s F-15K fleet with EPAWSS. The programme combines established American production with complex aircraft integration, mission-data support, and continuing software development.